September 23, 2009
Upcoming Show – Keith Munslow!
- Keith Munslow
Thursday, October 1st @ 4pm
Join us at our next after school show! The month of October is chock full of fantastic kids’ performers. This is going to be a fantastic way to kick it off!
So, who is this guy?
An award-winning performer who combines rock solid funky piano playing, soulful singing, hilarious stories, and lightning fast cartooning, Keith Munslow has entertained thousands of children (and adults!) at schools and festivals throughout New England – and beyond. As part of Rhode Island’s summer reading program for four seasons, he captivated audiences at nearly every library in the state!
This Rhode Islander incorporates all kinds of the arts into his life, from storytelling and writing to singing and composing music, this guy does it all! This show is sure to be a fun one; you won’t want to miss it!
July 25, 2009
Upcoming Kids’ Performances!
Check out the fantastic kids’ performers coming out to the Cup and Top in August!
- Tuesday, August 11th at 4pm
Join Yuri the “Prince of Color” for an afternoon of interactive fun at the Cup and Top.
“The Prince of Color show can be best described as an interactive variety experience for children two to nine, including dancing and singing, magic, parades, juggling, stories and more. No two parties are the same – except for the giggles, belly laughs, shrieks and smiles – as Yuri tailors each performance to the moods and interests of his young audience and engages everyone in the festivities.”
~ News Times
July 14, 2009
Tom Knight Puppets — THIS Thursday!
- Thursday July 16th at 4pm
This show is a vibrant collection of original songs and skits, each 3-5 minutes long, with variety enough to keep even the very youngest children waiting to see what will happen next.
February 13, 2009
Pop Stars! The 3rd Encore…
Music for kids AND their parents.
When: Saturday February 21st @ 10:30am
Cup and Top Cafe welcomes back for his 3rd encore performance:
John Powers and the Pop Stars
The POP Stars is a band comprised of a group of dads who perform original songs about fatherhood. The result is a light-hearted and poignant look at parenting combined with a Folk Rock Jugband “POP” beat that is a guaranteed good time for all.
See The Pop Stars’ myspace page for more info and samples of their rockin’ music.
See you there!
January 26, 2009
New Artist – Art Opening & Open Mic!
Our next artist’s work will be going up at the beginning of the month! To celebrate the opening of her solo show, Em Jollie will be hosting an opening and open mic at the Cup and Top!
When: Thursday February 5th, 4-6 pm
The open mic will be held from 4:30-5:30pm. Sign up at the event and show (speak, sing, etc) your stuff! (And, of course, enjoy a tasty treat while you enjoy the performances and art and good company.)
Em plans to perform one piece, and is thrilled to welcome all members of the community to share poetry, prose, dance, etc. (5 minute limit suggested).
from em:
the theme is “routes to roots: exploring the circle.” the work is concerned with the concepts of place, home, travel, migration… and how these ideas impact, complicate, create notions of self.
please bring/write pieces to read which express whatever the themes of global citizenship, home (roots), and/or journeying (routes) mean to you.
or just bring something, anything, that you really want to share.
i look forward to sharing a special, joyful afternoon with you all.
See samples of em’s mixed-media art and learn more about her here.
January 1, 2009
Upcoming Kids’ Performance!
- Wednesday, January 14th at 4pm
Join Marcy Gregoire at the Cup and Top for a FREE after school show!
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An afternoon of music, movement, and lots of laughter! Come enjoy Marcy’s music, and let your kids play various instruments and take the stage with Marcy. Bring your kids, your friends’ kids, your grandparents, and don’t forget the camera!
–Every 2nd Wednesday: come back for more on February 11th & March 11th! (future dates TBD)
November 18, 2008
Upcoming Local Author/Illustrator/Artist Event: Jarrett Krosoczka Reading/Signing/Gallery Opening
photo credit: Steve DePino
On Saturday, November 29th at 11am, the Cup and Top Cafe will host a reading/signing and gallery opening for the talented and wonderful Jarrett Krosoczka, a local author/illustrator of children’s books. Among Jarrett’s ever-growing repertoire are the the wildly popular (dare I say, rocking) books, Punk Farm, Good Night, Monkey Boy and Max for President .
This event will also double as a gallery opening for Jarrett’s art show at the cafe. His art will be up through December 2008 and January 2009.
Check out more about Jarrett here. (You can also learn how to pronounce “Krosoczka” in the “About Jarrett” section on his website.)
November 18, 2008
Thanksgiving Hours
The Cup and Top will be CLOSED the following days:
THURSDAY, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day)
FRIDAY, November 28th.
Enjoy the holiday!
Be sure you come back to us! Join us on SATURDAY, November 29th to celebrate our new artist for December/January, Jarrett Krosoczka!
Book reading/signing/art opening at 11am. (More information in a separate post below.)
See you then!
November 18, 2008
On Sunday, November 23, the Cup and Top is graciously hosting the following event from the Pioneer Valley Backyard Chicken Association:
Boring your friends and family with chicken talk?
Come meet other valley chicken people and learn more about keeping and enjoying a backyard flock.
Sunday, November 23
9:00 a.m.For more information, visit the PVBCA yahoo group.
November 11, 2008
Join Florence author Lisa Papademetriou at the Cup and Top on Sunday, November 16th at 1pm for a Book Bash!
The Cup and Top is helping Lisa celebrate the release of the first book in a new series, Accidentally Fabulous.
Listen to Lisa read from her new book, pick up a copy of one of her books, enjoy some tasty Cup and Top fare, have some fun, and maybe even win some prizes!
Lisa Papademetriou is also the author of Sixth-Grade Glommers, Norks, and Me and How to Be a Girly Girl in Just Ten Days.
See more of Lisa and her work here.
October 3, 2008
On Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th, the Cup and Top Café will be serving food at Northampton’s Whole Health Expo at the Clarion Hotel.
The semi-annual Whole Health Expo is a one-stop-shopping opportunity for people hoping to explore traditional and not so-traditional ways of enhancing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Up to 100 exhibitors will be on hand to offer services and information about a variety of holistic healing practices and health issues.
We’ll have a variety of some of our usual menu items available, as well as some special menu items.
The hours for the Expo are 9:30-6pm on Saturday and 9:30-5pm on Sunday.
Coupons for $2 off the entrance fee are available at the café.
Hope to see you there!
June 3, 2008
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On Friday, June 20th at 5:30pm, the Cup and Top Café will host a book reading and signing for Nerissa Nields’ new book, How to Be An Adult.
A wonderful book that explains exactly what the title suggests – how to be an adult. It’s packed with information, from changing your oil to getting health insurance to getting along with your housemates to indispensable self-care advice.
For extra fun, it’s illustrated by Nerissa’s sister, Katryna!
The Table of Contents (plus explanation):
1. Vocation and Avocation (everything from figuring out what you want to be when you grow up to how to put together a resume to the importance of failure)
2. The Vehicle that Is You (the life-coachy section of the book, all about self care)
3. Bloom Where You Are Planted (how to rent an apartment, choose and get along with housemates, keep your place clean, shop for groceries and cook yummy healthy food-recipes included)
4. Money, Cars, Insurance and a Bunch of Other Boring Stuff (just that)
5. Other People (includes a section on democracy, voting with your pocketbook and all sorts of relationship advice)
And yes! they will be singing! Nerissa & Katryna have picked out a relevant song to accompany every chapter.
Both author and illustrator will be at the café for a book reading and signing. The book is on sale now at the café, so get your copy early!
Also note: the café’s hours on Friday, June 20th will be extended for this special event. We will be serving our full menu until 7pm.
May 5, 2008
Join Us for Two Events on Saturday, May 10
This Saturday, May 10th, two exciting and free events are happening at the cafe.
At 11 am we will host Aric Bieganek’s CD Release Party. Aric’s new CD was recorded live at the Northampton Parents Center. Aric will perform his music at the cafe and CDs will be available for sale. 50% of CD proceeds will benefit the Parents Center.
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At 3pm the cafe will be one of the sites for “The Worlds Largest Fair Trade Coffee Break!” People in over 300 towns worldwide will be participating in this event to try to set a World Record while raising awareness about economic justice for the people who produce the things we buy.
Come to the cafe at 2:45pm so we can set you up with a (free!) cup of Fair Trade/Organic coffee and Fair Trade chocolates. At 3pm, we will all drink a toast to Fair Trade. Read more about Northampton’s Fair Trade initiatives.
April 29, 2008
Happy Birthday, Helen!
A bit late on this post, but on Monday, April 14th, our scrumtralescent owner, Ms. Helen Kahn, turned 40!
We, of course, celebrated. With tiaras, window chalk, balloons, and streamers.
(Don’t worry, it’s not too late to wish her a belated happy 40th!)
photos of said celebration as follows:
the birthday girl!
the birthday girl’s dolphin, gifted by her daughter, decked out in the attire meant for Helen
the window chalk on the front window
the window chalk on the side window, en français
